. >> the wave lbs powerful, the waves are coming from further away so the energy in the swell will be ferocious. >> an estimated 40,000 people will pack into the coastal town, the ocean hotel is booked solid, a wedding, viewing for the mavericks festival outside and viewing for the 49ers game inside. >> there will be food and drinks and everything is available to watch on the gem bow tron. >> is it exciting to have it back? >> it is. it's is sad that it was not here for the last couple of years. >> the public is being kept off the coastline, roads will be closed but with the cameras on the boards, the view will be great. >> it's a beautiful thing when mavericks comes to town. it's nature at its best, it's the world's best athletes putting their skills to the test. gli spoke with the director of the chamber of commerce and i asked her, what is the impact of having this competition bab and she said it's hard to put a value on it. to have people watching or in town from places like south africa and australia, she said often times they end up coming back throughout the year. >>> some of t